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The Desert Speaks
Season 2, Episode 3: Desert Riparian Areas
Season 2
Episode 3
Desert Riparian Areas focuses on the arduous journey of water from the upper reaches of the watershed, through narrow canyons, to wider canyons, and finally to a river in the sun-baked Sonoran Desert valley. These precious “ribbons of green” in the desert are scarce and valuable resources for desert flora and fauna.
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Explore how bat population density affects humans.

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Journey through the valley of the Rio Sonora.

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The final episode in the Galapagos Islands features some of the “newer” islands.

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Continue your journey through the Galapagos Island.
Journey to the Galapagos Islands to discover native wildlife.

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Renowned architect Bob Vint examines the unifying characteristics of plazas.
Host David Yetman hops into a motorcycle sidecar to explore Wyoming’s Red Desert

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Travel through the desert with the inventor of goat packing, John Mionczynski.

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Learn how Tohono O’Odham tribal members are passing down traditions.

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Take a trip down the Green River in Utah and to Dinosaur National Monument.

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Explore Andean Condors and learn their ritualistic significance to native people.

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Examine pre-Incan ruins before venturing to the skies for a view of the Nazca lines.